Network Logistics Supervisor

Severn Trent; Quorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company in Quorn is seeking a Logistics Supervisor on an 18-month fixed-term contract. Responsibilities include coordinating the delivery of construction materials, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have HGV experience, excellent planning skills, and a full UK driving license. This role offers benefits including bonus schemes and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Family-friendly policies

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Significant practical experience managing construction equipment and suppliers.
• Full UK driving license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate delivery of construction assets and materials onsite.
• Ensure compliance with PUWER standards for kit and equipment.
• Manage supplier payments and relationships.

Skills

HGV experience

Planning and organisational skills

Supplier relationship management

Knowledge of PUWER standards

Time management under pressure

Job description

Overview

Network Logistics Supervisor, you will co-ordinate and ensure the timely and efficient delivery of construction assets and materials onsite, including import/export of reinstatement materials, delivery of fittings and use of mechanical excavation equipment/vehicles. You will co-ordinate and supervise all activities on site and act as deputy for the Network Logistics Manager during periods of absence. You will support the Network Logistics Manager in ensuring that all logistics, plant, equipment, and supplies required to support large scale mains renewal activity are available, maintained, kept safe and operationally ready as and when required by the Network Construction Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Work with the Network Logistics Technicians and multiple suppliers to ensure stock levels are maintained at the required levels.
• Establish and maintain positive and constructive relationships with local quarries, plant and suppliers.
• Be responsible for the Network Logistics Technician to ensure maintenance, services, and exchange of plant & equipment are properly carried out and recorded (PUWER checks).
• Ensure that all supplier payments are raised and paid correctly in a timely manner and manage a wide range of stakeholders, internal and external.
• Collaborate with the construction teams and different departments to ensure deadlines are met with little or no disruption to the transportation network.
• Be accountable for safety of site, operatives, customers, public, environment, local compounds and budget control on kit & equipment costs and plant.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• HGV experience, supervising others and working to PUWER standards to ensure kit and equipment is checked and compliant.
• Significant practical experience of working with construction kit, equipment & plant, and successfully managing supplier relationships.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills, able to coordinate multiple activities, manage time effectively under pressure and make clear decisions under risk.
• Solid understanding and experience of quarry and tipping activities and the ability to maintain positive, constructive relationships with suppliers, contractors and other external organisations.
• Full UK driving license (travel will be required).

Our People and Commitment

The right character, positivity, and a caring attitude are valued. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality, diversity of minds, experiences and backgrounds. We want people who show up and get involved and who are ready to be part of something bigger and make a difference.

About Severn Trent

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in an inclusive workplace. We are undertaking an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands. The new pipes will last up to 100 years, improving water quality, reducing leaks, and making water supply more reliable for millions of people.

Role Details

We’re looking for someone to join our Logistics team within Mains Renewal as Logistics Supervisor (18 month fixed-term contract).

What’s In It For You

Working here isn’t just a job. You can build a career at Severn Trent. We offer benefits to reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential, plus opportunities to contribute to the environment and community.

Rewards and Benefits

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250, subject to eligibility)
• Family-friendly policies (including fully paid maternity and adoption leave)
• Leading pension scheme – potential to double your contributions (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Two paid volunteering days per year

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